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NHFIC to finance Build-to-Rent-to-Buy

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  TUESDAY, 2 MAY 2023  |  NEWS
... state government, developers and the community housing sector come together to deliver better housing outcomes for all Australians," NHFIC CEO Nathan Dal Bon said. Minister for Housing Julie Collins supported the announcement. "Too many women across ...

American Century Investments on impact investing and best in progress

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  FRIDAY, 28 APR 2023  |  NEWS
... light of the global economic downturn, impact investing and/or sustainability has become more appealing to 47% of Australians. "Australia has a major role to play," she said - particularly due to our nickel deposits, and large pension schemes. Human ...

No role for monetary policy to address climate change

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 20 APR 2023  |  NEWS
... objective for the RBA - nor should there be - the objective to "contribute to the 'economic prosperity and welfare' of Australians provides a basis for the RBA to support the transition to a low-carbon economy where appropriate." In its first recommendation ...

The four-day work week - will it work?

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 MAR 2023  |  NEWS
... benefits flowing exclusively to skilled workers and permanent full-time employees in a time when approximately 250,000 Australians are part of the gig economy and over 30% of the workforce are in the trades. A Senate committee inquiry recently recommended ...

Podcast: Are we all ESGers now?

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 23 FEB 2023  |  NEWS
We talk with Rainmaker Information director of research Alex Dunnin about demystifying ESG, how super funds are doing in disclosing what's in their portfolios and why disclosure and clarity around ESG matters for super fund members. Rainmaker Information ...

Heavy industry could decarbonise with ambitious action: report

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 23 FEB 2023  |  NEWS
Five of Australia's most significant heavy industry supply chains could transition to net zero with "strong, effective and coordinated action" between industry, finance and government, according to a new report. The Australian Industry Energy Transition ...

Climate change to shape economy long-term: Forum

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 16 FEB 2023  |  NEWS
... that there are areas in Australia where 90% of households are uninsurable. "When we think of climate change, most Australians will think of fires and floods and people losing their homes," she said. "If you're in one of those areas, [there are also] ...

Government's Climate Active certification challenged over possible greenwashing

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 FEB 2023  |  NEWS
... Origin Energy, Ampol and Telstra. "However, polling by the Australia Institute published today shows that while 85% of Australians have heard of the term carbon neutral only 33% of Australians know what it means raising the question of whether Climate ...

ASIC issues Indigenous Financial Services Framework

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 FEB 2023  |  NEWS
... According to RIAA's consumer research, violations of the rights of Indigenous peoples was one of the top concerns that Australians want to avoid in their investments - 35% of the more than one in four Australians who have switched to a responsible investment ...

Government introduces gender pay gap bill

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 9 FEB 2023  |  NEWS
... these reforms are a significant step forward for gender equality and ensuring workplaces are fair and equal for all Australians. "These amendments will boost transparency, accountability and spur action to accelerate progress on gender equality in workplaces," ...

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Santos receives takeover offer from Abu Dhabi-led consortium

ANDREW MCKEAN
Santos has received a non-binding $8.89 per share cash offer from the XRG Consortium, led by XRG P.J.S.C., a subsidiary of Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ANDOC), alongside Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund ADQ and US private equity firm Carlyle.

What do the best-functioning boards look like?

KARREN VERGARA
The best-functioning boards are future thinkers, understand their ESG responsibilities and are able to show their "battle scars," according to two governance experts.

Funding lifts for climate, health, people startups

KARREN VERGARA
While funding for impact startups has broadly declined, those operating in climate, health and people has seen funding levels improve compared to three years ago, according to the Impact Startups Benchmark Report 2025.

Mind the gap: Investors' role in balancing fairness and competitiveness in executive pay

ALEXANDRE PROST
Investors have a significant role to play in helping to move the dial on executive remuneration, aiming to increase fairness and reduce inequality.

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